IL GABBIANO

501 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven
(203) 821-7425

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Gail Bogossian

AMAZING all around! Food, service, parking, view! Loved everything we ordered- apps, drinks, wine. The real killer was when I dropped my fork and somehow a waiter from across the room saw it and came over immediately with a replacement!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Rode

Excellent experience last night. Great food, attentive service. The floor plan could be improved but we will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marlo Giangrande

Our Food experience was not the best for the quality. I’m Italian and I dine out frequently with partners.our pasta was not aldente but undercooked..it was just not cooked and rushed and the calamari was terrible rubbery not tender not smell fresh and fishy Food was “sub par” I’ll stick with quality ingredients at VRO inches. We went for thinking lunch but were charged dinner prices. My Pasta was spicy, and it did not indicate that on the menu description in the pasta Matriana

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Hayley Kelly

The service was very bad and we can’t judge the food because we still don’t have it. and the place is pretty. Good mints but terrible service, 1 hr wait for food. The waiter is still not here and it’s been 30 minutes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Wendy M

Our family had an amazing experience having our daughter’s birthday here! We enjoyed everything about our dinner! From appetizers to desserts, they exceeded all our expectations! The food was fresh and cooked to perfection! Added to that, the service was unmatched! The staff was attentive and went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect! Valentino has created a marvelous restaurant! Thank you so much! We look forward to coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cheryl Hilton

The lemon drop martinis were top tier. Our server was fantastic. My entrée a chicken dish was not great. I would not order it again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Aaliah Garcia

The only good about the spot is where it’s located, the portions are huge but the food is lower than average. Poor service, was seated waited a while to even be served water, then they forgot about us once again once time to place an order then didn’t receive food till an hour after we were seated. And once again food was lower than average.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Debbie Nabors

Food was excellent portions or great very friendly service. Love the atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andy Brodesser

Food drinks and service are great! Prices are about average, but you get amazing food and is well worth it. Atmosphere is 4 stars because AC was blowing directly down on us, and it was a bit chilly. And would be nice to be handicapped accessible to the outside deck overlooking the water. We had 2 handicapped people in our party and unfortunately we had to sit away from the windows and couldn't get them on an outside table either.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eva Viselle

Very good place for everyone to have good time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Rapuano

The Pappardelle Gabbiano was delicious. Freshly made pasta with lots of seafood cooked just right, in a tasty sauce.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jose Cardoso

I’ve been to your restaurant 4 times in the past year. Every-time the food has been great!! . On 7/24 we were at your restaurant for dinner at the bar. Again as always the food was great! I’m writing this review because I was so disappointed/angry with the service. We arrived around 7:15pm at the bar and it was semi busy. After sitting at the bar for about 5 minutes we finally got the attention of one of the bartenders. The bartender got us menu’s and water and walked away and didn’t even ask if we wanted drinks. After five or more minutes I finally was able to get the attention of the bartender to order a couple of drinks. While we had her attention we put in our food order. Food arrived with no issues and was great! Your bartending staff was terrible!! All the 2 female bartenders did all night was complain about some internal issues. Which we clearly overheard and was very unprofessional. It took almost an hour for one of them to finally ask if we wanted another drink after we got her attention. We expressed to your bartenders that it was ridiculous. When we arrived the bar was semi busy but, as time passed the bar had become less busy. Very very disappointed!!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Eric Johnson

We had 6 30pm reservations for 6 outside dining which upon arrival were told that there was no tables available outside. .waited 10 minutes for waiter to come take our drink order. Was given bread and olives but no oil or butter. Had to ask for place settings. After 30 minutes our dinner orders were placed. At 8 30pm, we still had not gotten served our meals after the waiter who pretty much avoided us, kept telling us they were coming. We finally asked to speak to the Manager who was in no way apologetic. He did not offer a round of drinks or a complimentary appetizer for the table.... not even an I'm sorry!!! He checked with the kitchen staff and was told that our meals would be next after another table's meals were prepared...That was the last straw! We left and will NEVER go back again, nor will we EVER recommend this place to ANYONE!! On top of it all, my wife slipped and fell on something that was spilled on the floor and left there. Hostess was very good getting her ice but NOTHING from management!! Upon leaving, the table next to ours informed us that they were still waiting after 3 HOURS!!! There are no excuses for treating paying customers this way! Worst restaurant experience of my life!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Dana Russo

Stopped for a couple drinks after dinner. Outside patio is super nice and spacious; drinks not so much. You’d think for an Italian restaurant the espresso martini would be top notch but probably one of the worst we have had. Was not even strained so ice chips consumed most of the glass. Husband margarita was mostly cheap margarita mix. Disappointing since it’s a nice view! Cannot speak on the food since we didn’t try; server was great though!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Mathew Sorensen

Ordered takeout. Not sure if it was lack of understanding or just being ignorant. Ordered a filet mignon with a plain baked potato. Easy enough I would say. Food came out with five chunks of roasted potatoes. I said to the hostess that I ordered a baked potato ( I said it 3 times over the phone) and she gave me a look of not comprehending what I said. Finally she said she will check with the kitchen. 15 minutes later she came back handed me the food and I reluctantly thanked her ( big mistake ). I checked the order in the car and it was mashed potatoes. Needless to say I was not impressed.

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